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Bevelacqua Resources should be part of your study plan if you are taking Part I or Part II of the American Board of Health Physics Certification Examination or the NRRPT Exam.
Products offered by Bevelacqua Resources and developed by Dr. Joseph John Bevelacqua, Ph.D, CHP, RRPT include:
ABHP Part I Certification Review Courses and Course Materials
ABHP Part I Background Materials
ABHP Part I Question and Answer CD & Site License
ABHP Part II Certification Review Courses and Course Materials
NRRPT Exam Review Course (In Development)
NRRPT Question and Answer CD & Site License
Most Recent Books Published:
Health Physics: Radiation-Generating Devices, Characteristics, and Hazards, WILEY-VCH (2016)
Solar Planets and Exoplanets, InTech (2021)
(Updated August 30, 2023)
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2024 Certification Review Course Dates:
Part I: March 18-22, 2024 Huntsville, AL
Part II: April 29 - May 3, 2024 Huntsville, AL
NRRPT Course 2025 Huntsville, AL (IN DEVELOPMENT)
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HEALTH PHYSICS CERTIFICATION REVIEW COURSES:
PART I COURSE
PART I COURSE SCHEDULE
Monday
8:15 a.m. Introductions
8:35 a.m. Course Overview
8:40 a.m. Meaning of Certification
8:50 a.m. Examination Content and Description
9:00 a.m. Examination Strategy
9:10 a.m. Mathematical Overview
10:00 a.m. Atomic and Nuclear Physics Overview
11:00 a.m. Radioactivity
12:00 Lunch
1:00 p.m. Interactions of Radiation with Matter
2:00 p.m. Dosimetric Quantities and Units
3:00 p.m. Natural and Man-Made Sources of Radiation Exposure
4:00 p.m. Problem Session
4:30 p.m. Adjourn
Tuesday
8:15 a.m. Standards and Regulations
10:00 a.m. Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
11:00 a.m. Instrumentation
12:00 Lunch
1:00 p.m. External Dosimetry
2:00 p.m. Internal Dosimetry
3:00 p.m. Problem Session
Wednesday
8:15 a.m. ALARA and Shielding
10:00 a.m. Counting Statistics
11:00 a.m. Monitoring and Interpretation
12:00 Lunch
1:00 p.m. Operational Health Physics
2:00 p.m. Transportation and Waste
3:00 p.m. Problem Session
Thursday
8:15 a.m. Nuclear Emergencies
10:00 a.m. Health Physics in Medical Facilities
11:00 a.m. University Health Physics
12:00 Lunch
1:00 p.m. Fuel Cycle Health Physics
2:00 p.m. Research Reactor Health Physics
3:00 p.m. Problem Session
Friday
8:15 a.m. Power Reactor Health Physics
10:00 a.m. Environmental Health Physics
11:00 a.m. Accelerator Health Physics
12:00 Lunch
1:00 p.m. Non-ionizing Radiation
3:00 p.m. Problem Session
4:30 p.m. Adjourn
Part I Course Manuals/Materials:
1. J. J. Bevelacqua, Basic Health Physics: Problems
and Solutions, Wiley-VCH, Second Edition, Weinheim(2010).
2. BR-RL-400(I) Examination Preparation Guidance and Course
Notes, ABHP Certification Review Course-Volume I
3. BR-RL-400(II) Examination Preparation Course Notes,
ABHP Certification Review Course-Volume II
4. BR-RL-400(III) Examination Preparation Course Notes,
ABHP Certification Review Course-Volume III
5. BR-RL-400(IV) Examination Preparation Course Notes,
ABHP Certification Review Course-Volume IV
6. BR-RL-500(I) ABHP Part I Certification Review Self
Study Course - Volume I
ABHP Certification Review Self Study Course - Part I
This course includes the material noted above as well as:
BR-RL-500(I), ABHP Certification Review Self Study Course, which includes: suggested HPS Position Statements, key relationships, a math review, supplementary figures, and about 900 additional review problems for each of the exam areas. Suggested study schedules and reading assignments are included.
In addition to our Part I Certification Review Course, Bevelacqua Resources offers the following related products:
Part I Question and Answer CD-ROM
Part I Additional Question and Answer Volume
Part I Background Materials Review
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Part I Question and Answer CD-ROM:
This CD-ROM contains about 1500+ Part I questions with solutions. All exam areas are presented following the organization of Basic Health Physics: Problems and Solutions, Second Edition (2010). This text is included with the CD-ROM.
Site Licenses are available.
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PART I Additional Question and Answer Volume:
This set includes the following materials:
1. BR-RL-501(I) Certification Self Study Course Additional Part I Questions
This volume provides an additional set of 440 Part I Questions and Answers and 200 background material questions in the areas of Mathematics, Units and Terminology, Physics, and Chemistry.
Its purpose is to assist students with weaknesses in these areas.
2. BR-RL-800(II) Certification Review Background Materials Review of Basic Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Operational Health Physics-Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry-Volume II.
This volume provides chapters and numerous worked examples in mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
3. Basic Health Physics: Problems and Solutions(2010).
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Background Materials Review:
This self-study course includes the following materials:
1. BR-RL-800(I) Certification Review Background Materials Review of Basic Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Operational Health Physics-Volume I
This volume provides a separate review of basic mathematics, physical science, and operational health physics, including 700 questions and solutions. Its purpose is to assist students with weaknesses in these areas.
2. BR-RL-800(II) Certification Review Background Materials Review of Basic Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Operational Health Physics-Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry-Volume II.
This volume provides chapters and numerous worked examples in mathematics, physics, and chemistry.
3. Basic Health Physics: Problems and Solutions(2010).
To order certification review materials or attend classes return this form to:
Bevelacqua Resources
7531 Flint Crossing Circle SE
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763 (509)-521-8036
bevelresou@aol.com
Name:_________________________ Organization:______________________
Street Address:_________________________________________________________
City:____________________ State:_________________ Zip:___________
Telephone:_____________________ E-Mail Address:_____________________
REFUND POLICY: Based on local, state, and federal accounting requirements, no inventory is maintained. Specific Policy: (1) Given these restrictions, no refunds are available after an order is processed. (2) Any course cancellation due to circumstances beyond the instructor’s control (e.g., government action due to a disease outbreak/pandemic or other government imposed restriction) only requires the instructor to mail course materials with no other refund or obligation. (3) A student’s cancellation for any reason is treated the same as item (2).
Part I:
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( ) I would like to purchase self-study materials based upon
course materials from the ABHP Certification Review Course-
Part I. Fee: $4,300.00 (includes $125.00 domestic shipping and handling.)
( ) I would like to purchase the Part I Additional Q&A Volume including
640 Questions and Answers and the text Basic Health Physics: Problems and Solutions.
Fee: $3,800.00 (includes domestic S&H.)
( ) I would like to purchase the background material review including
700 Questions and Answers and the text Basic Health Physics: Problems and Solutions.
Fee: $3,800.00 (includes domestic S&H.)
( ) I would like to attend the ABHP Certification Review Course-Part I
to be held between March 18-22, 2024 . Fee: $4,700.00. (Materials will be shipped in advance for an additional $125.00 Domestic S&H fee).
Foreign Shipping and Handling fees depends on the destination country.
All courses are held at the Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville - Hampton Cove, 6205
Highway 431 South, Huntsville, AL 35763 (256)-532-2110.
Course enrollment requires payment in advance, the inclusion of the Enrollment
Form, and should be made by check or ACH bank transfer. Domestic credit card
orders incur a 4% surcharge. Foreign credit card purchases are subject to additional
fees. Enrollment is not final until payment is received with a completed Enrollment
Form. Submission of the Enrollment Form acknowledges the Refund Policy.
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PART II COURSE
PART II COURSE SCHEDULE:
Monday
8:15 a.m. Introductions
8:45 a.m. Course Overview
9:00 a.m. Meaning of Certification
9:05 a.m. Examination Content and Description
9:20 a.m. Examination Strategy
9:35 a.m. Math Review
10:30 a.m. Radiation Fundamentals
12:00 Lunch
1:00 p.m. External Dosimetry
3:00 p.m. Internal Dosimetry
Tuesday
8:15 a.m. Internal Dosimetry
10:30 a.m. Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
12:00 Lunch
1:00 p.m. Medical Health Physics
Wednesday
8:15 a.m. University Health Physics
12:00 Lunch
1:00 p.m. Fuel Cycle Health Physics
Thursday
8:15 a.m. Power Reactor Health Physics
12:00 Lunch
1:00 p.m. Environmental Health Physics
Friday
8:15 a.m. Accelerator Health Physics
12:00 Lunch
1:00 p.m. Non-ionizing Radiation
4:30 p.m. Adjourn
The Part II course materials include the following:
1. J. J. Bevelacqua, Contemporary Health Physics: Problems
and Solutions, Second Edition, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim(2009).
2. BR-RL-100(I), ABHP Certification Review Course-Volume I,
Examination Preparation Guidance includes:
- The Meaning of ABHP Certification
- Description of the Part II ABHP Certification Examination
- Examination Strategy
- HPS Position Papers
- Mathematical Appendix
- Summary of key relationships found on ABHP Examinations
- Viewgraphs presented in the course
- 1987-1991 Examinations and Solutions
3. BR-RL-100(II), ABHP Certification Review Course-Volume II,
1992-1995 ABHP Examinations and Solutions which
includes the original examination questions and solutions for
the 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995 Examinations.
4. BR-RL-100(III), ABHP Certification Review Course-Volume III,
1996-1999 ABHP Examinations and Solutions which
includes the original examination questions and solutions for
the 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999 Examinations.
5. BR-RL-100(IV), ABHP Certification Review Course-Volume IV,
2000, 2001, and 2002 ABHP Examinations and Solutions
which includes the original examination questions and solutions for
the 2000, 2001, and 2002 Examinations.
ABHP Certification Review Self Study Course - Part II
This course includes the material noted above as well as:
BR-RL-200(I), ABHP Certification Review Self Study
Course, which includes: suggested HPS Position Statements, key
relationships, a math review, supplementary figures, and recommended
review problems for each of the exam areas. A detailed review of
nonionizing radiation and numerous worked examples are also provided.
Suggested study schedules and reading assignments are included.
To order certification review materials or attend classes return this form to:
Bevelacqua Resources
7531 Flint Crossing Circle SE
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763 (509)-521-8036
bevelresou@aol.com
Name:_________________________ Organization:______________________
Street Address:_________________________________________________________
City:____________________ State:_________________ Zip:___________
Telephone:_____________________ E-Mail Address:_____________________
REFUND POLICY: Based on local, state, and federal accounting requirements, no inventory is maintained. Specific Policy: (1) Given these restrictions, no refunds are available after an order is processed. (2) Any course cancellation due to circumstances beyond the instructor’s control (e.g., government action due to a disease outbreak/pandemic or other government imposed restriction) only requires the instructor to mail course materials with no other refund or obligation. (3) A student’s cancellation for any reason is treated the same as item (2).
Part II:
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( ) I would like to purchase self-study materials based upon
course materials from the ABHP Certification Review Course-
Part II. Fee: $4,300.00 (includes $125.00 domestic shipping and handling).
( ) I would like to attend the ABHP Certification Review Course-Part II
to be held between April 29 - May 3, 2024 . Fee: $4,700.00. (Materials will be shipped in advance for an additional $125.00 domestic S&H fee).
Foreign Shipping and Handling fees depend on the destination country.
All courses are held at the Hampton Inn & Suites Huntsville - Hampton Cove, 6205
Highway 431 South, Huntsville, AL 35763 (256)-532-2110.
Course enrollment requires payment in advance, the inclusion of the Enrollment
Form, and should be made by check or ACH bank transfer. Domestic credit card
orders incur a 4% surcharge. Foreign credit card purchases are subject to additional
fees. Enrollment is not final until payment is received with a completed Enrollment
Form. Submission of the Enrollment Form acknowledges the Refund Policy.
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2024 Certification Review Course Dates:
Part I: March 18-22, 2024 Huntsville, AL.
Part II: April 29 - May 3, 2024 Huntsville, AL.
NRRPT Course 2025 Huntsville, Al (IN DEVELOPMENT)
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For additional information contact
Dr. Joseph Bevelacqua PhD, CHP, RRPT
bevelresou@aol.com
509-521-8036
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